Imaging Equipment Program Requirements

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of planned activities or milestones of which Partner would like EPA to be aware. For example,activities may include: (1) increasing the availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products byconverting the entire product line within two years to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines; (2)demonstrating the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency through special in-storedisplays twice a year; (3) providing information to users (via the website and users manual) aboutenergy-saving features and operating characteristics of ENERGY STAR qualified products; and (4)building awareness of the ENERGY STAR Partnership and brand identity by collaborating with EPAon one print advertorial and one live press event.

Join EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership to improve the environmental performance of thecompany's shipping operations. The SmartWay Transport Partnership works with freight carriers,shippers, and other stakeholders in the goods movement industry to reduce fuel consumption,greenhouse gases, and air pollution. For more information on SmartWay, visitwww.epa.gov/smartway.

Join EPAs Green Power Partnership. EPA's Green Power Partnership encourages organizations tobuy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with traditional fossil fuel-based electricity use. The partnership includes a diverse set of organizations including Fortune 500companies, small and medium businesses, government institutions as well as a growing number ofcolleges and universities. For more information on Green Power, visit www.epa.gov/greenpower .

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ENERGY STARProgram Requirements

Product Specification for Imaging Equipment

Eligibility CriteriaVersion 1.2

Following is the Version 1.2 ENERGY STAR Product Specification for Imaging Equipment. A product shall

meet all of the identified criteria if it is to earn the ENERGY STAR.

1 DEFINITIONS

A) Product Types:

1) Printer: A product whose primary function is to generate hard-copy output from electronic input. Aprinter is capable of receiving information from single-user or networked computers, or other inputdevices (e.g., digital cameras). This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed asprinters, and printers that can be field-upgraded to meet the definition of an MFD.

2) Scanner: A product whose primary function is to convert hard copy originals into electronicimages that can be stored, edited, converted, or transmitted, primarily in a personal computingenvironment. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as scanners.

3) Copier: A product whose sole function is to produce hard copy duplicates from hard copyoriginals. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as copiers, andupgradeable digital copiers (UDCs).

4) Facsimile (Fax) Machine: A product whose primary functions are (1) to scan hard copy originalsfor electronic transmission to remote units, and (2) to receive electronic transmissions forconversion to hard copy output. A fax machine may also be capable of producing hard copyduplicates. Electronic transmission is primarily over a public telephone system, but may also be

via a computer network or the Internet. This definition is intended to cover products that aremarketed as fax machines.

5) Multifunction Device (MFD): A product that performs two or more of the core functions of a Printer,Scanner, Copier, or Fax Machine. An MFD may have a physically integrated form factor, or it mayconsist of a combination of functionally integrated components. MFD copy functionality isconsidered to be distinct from single-sheet convenience copying functionality sometimes offeredby fax machines. This definition includes products marketed as MFDs, and multi-functionproducts(MFPs).

6) Digital Duplicator: A product sold as a fully-automated duplicator system through the method ofstencil duplicating with digital reproduction functionality. This definition is intended to coverproducts that are marketed as digital duplicators.

7) Mailing Machine: A product whose primary function is to print postage onto mail pieces. Thisdefinition is intended to cover products that are marketed as mailing machines.

B) Marking Technologies:

1) Direct Thermal (DT) : A marking technology characterized by the burning of dots onto coated printmedia that is passed over a heated print head. DT products do not use ribbons.

2) Dye Sublimation (DS) : A marking technology characterized by the deposition (sublimation) of dye

onto print media as energy is supplied to heating elements.

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does not have a battery chemistry or type selector switch AND an indicator light or state of

charge meter (e.g., a product with a type selector switch AND a state of charge meter is

excluded from this specification; a product with only an indicator light is still covered by this

specification); and

h) has nameplate output power less than or equal to 250 watts.

6) Network Connection : A connection that permits the exchange of information between the imaging

product and one or more external powered devices.

7) Functional Adder : Data and network interface that adds functionality to the marking engine of an

imaging equipment product and provides a power allowance when qualifying products according

to the OM method. Functional adders are classified by the state in which the interface is required

to remain while the imaging product is in Sleep Mode.

a) Primary Functional Adder : A Functional Adder that remains active while the imaging

equipment product is in Sleep Mode.

b) Secondary Functional Adder : A Functional Adder that can be inactive while the imaging

equipment product is in Sleep Mode.

8) Operational Mode (OM): For the purposes of this specification, a method of comparing productenergy performance via an evaluation of power (meas ured in watts) in various operating states, as

specified in Section 9 of the ENERGY STAR Imaging Equipment test method.

9) Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) : For the purposes of this specification, a method of

comparing product energy performance via an eval uation of typical electricity consumption

(measured in kilowatt-hours) during normal operation ov er a specified period of time, as specified

in Section 8 of the ENERGY STAR Imaging Equipment test method.

10) Marking Engine : The fundamental engine of an imaging product that drives image production. A

marking engine relies upon functional adders for communication ability and image processing.

Without functional adders and other components, a marking engine cannot acquire image data for

processing and is non-functional.

11) Base Product : The most fundamental configuration of a particular product model, which

possesses the minimum number of functional adders available. Optional components and

accessories are not considered part of a base product.

12) Accessory : A piece of peripheral equipment that is not necessary for the operation of the base

product, but that may be added before or after shipment in order to add functionality. An

accessory may be sold separately under its own model number, or sold with a base product as

part of a package or configuration.

13) Product Model : An imaging equipment product that is sold or marketed under a unique model

number or marketing name. A product model may be comprised of a base product or a base

product plus accessories.

14) Product Family : A group of product models that are (1) made by the same manufacturer, (2)

subject to the same ENERGY STAR qualification criteria, and (3) of a common basic design.

Product models within a family differ from each other according to one or more characteristics or

features that either (1) have no impact on product performance with regard to ENERGY STAR

qualification criteria, or (2) are specified herein as acceptable variations within a product family.

For Imaging Equipment, acceptable variat ions within a product family include:

a) Color,

b) Housing,



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3 QUALIFICATION CRITERIA 3.1 Significant Digits and Rounding

3.1.1 All calculations shall be performed with actual meas ured or observed values. Only the final resultof a calculation shall be rounded. Calculated results shall be rounded to the nearest significant

digit as expressed in the corresponding specification limit.

3.1.2 Unless otherwise specified, compliance with specification limits shall be evaluated using exact

values without any benefit from further rounding.

3.2 General Requirements

3.2.1 External Power Supply (EPS): If the product is shipped with an EPS, the EPS shall meet the levelV performance requirements under the International Efficiency Marking Protocol and include the

level V marking. Additional information on the Marking Protocol is available at

www.energystar.gov/powersupplies .

External Power Supplies shall meet level V requirements when tested using the Test Method

for Calculating the Energy Efficiency of Single-Voltage External Ac-Dc and Ac-Ac PowerSupplies, Aug. 11, 2004.

3.2.2 Additional Cordless Handset : Fax machines and MFDs with fax capability that are sold withadditional cordless handsets shall use an ENERGY STAR qualified handset, or one that meets

the ENERGY STAR Telephony specification when tested to the ENERGY STAR test method on

the date the imaging product is qualified as ENER GY STAR. The ENERGY STAR specification

and test method for telephony products may be found at www.energystar.gov/products3.2.2Ext(and test )]TJ-0.0a Type000DFEe an(EPScy of

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When reporting data and qualifying products that can enter Sleep mode in multiple ways,

partners should reference a Sleep level that can be reached automatically. If the product is

capable of automatically entering multiple, successive Sleep levels, it is at the manufacturers

discretion which of these levels is used for qualification purposes; however, the default-delay

time provided must correspond with whichever level is used.

Table 5: Maximum Default Delay Time to Sleep for OM Products,Except Mailing Machines

ProductType

Media Format

MonochromeProduct Speed,s,

as Calculated in theTest Method

(ipm)

Default Delay Timeto Sleep

(minutes)

Copier Larges

s >30 60

FaxMachine SmallorStandard All 5

s

s

s >20 60s

s >30 60

s

s

s

s >30 60

s

s >30 60

Scanner All All 15

Table 6: Maximum Default Delay Time to Sleep for Mailing Machines

ProductType

Media Format

Product Speed,s,as Calculated in the

Test Method(mppm)

Default Delay Timeto Sleep

(minutes)

s

s

s

s >150 60

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3.4.4 Sleep Mode Power Consumption : Measured Sleep Mode power consumption (P SLEEP ) shall beless than or equal to the maximum Sleep Mode power consumption requirement (P SLEEP_MAX )

determined per Equation 4 , subject to the following conditions:

i. Only those interfaces that are present and available for use in the as-shipped product

configuration may be cons idered functional adders.

ii. Product functionality offered through a DFE shall not be considered either a Primary or

Secondary functional adder.

iii. Manufacturers may apply no more than three Primary functional adders to each product

model, but may apply as many Secondary adders as present (with Primary adders in excess

of three included as Secondary adders).

iv. For products with multiple interfaces, each interface shall be considered separately.

v. A single interface that performs multiple functions may be counted only once.

vi. Any interface that meets more than one interface type definition shall be classified according

to its primary functionality

vii. For products that meet the Sleep Mode power requirement in Ready State, no further

automatic power reductions are required to meet Sleep Mode requirements.

Equation 4: Calculation of Maximum Sleep Mode Power Consumption Requirement for OM products

n mPSLEEP _MAX PMAX_BASE AdderPRIMARY AdderSECONDARY

1 1

Where:

PSLEEP_MAX is the maximum Sleep Mode power consumption requirement,expressed in watts (W), and rounded to the nearest 0.1 watt;

PMAX_BASEis the maximum Sleep Mode power allowance for the base marking

engine, as determined per Table 7, in watts;

AdderPRIMARYis the power allowance for one of three applicable Primary

functional adders, as selected by the manufacturer from Table 8 , in watts;

n is the number of Primary adder allo wances claimed, and is less than orequal to 3

AdderSECONDARY

is the power allowance for any applicable Secondary

functional adder or Primary functional adder in excess of three (and therefore

counted as aSecondary adder), as se lected by the manufacturer from Table

8, in watts; and

m is the number of Secondary adder allow ances being claimed (including forany Primary adders beyond the n claimed under the Primary adder

allowance).



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Table 7: Sleep Mode Power Allowance for Base Marking Engine

Color Product Media

Marking Technology

PMAX_BASEl ongraphic

s

fer

eCapability Type Format

DirectTherma

SolidInk

DyeSublimati

Electro-photo

Impact

InkJet

ThermalTran

NotApplicabl (watts)

Copier Large x x x x 30.0

FaxMachine

Standard x 1.4

MailingMachine

N/A x x x x 7.0

Standard x 1.4

Monochrome MFD Large x 15.0x x x x 30.0

Small x x x x x x 9.0

Standardx 4.6

Printer x 1.4

x x x x x 14.0Large

x 15.0

Copier Large x x x x 30.0

FaxMachine

Standard x 1.4

Standard x 1.4

MFD x 15.0

ColorLarge

x x x x 30.0

Small x x x x x x 9.0

Standardx 4.6

Printer x 1.4

x x x x x 14.0Large

x 15.0

NotApplicable

Scanner Any x 4.3

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4.3 International Market Qualification4.3.1 ProdunTs shall be tested for qualification at the relevant input voltage/frequency combination for

each market in which they will be sold and promoted as ENERGY STAR.

5 USER INTERFACE

5.1.1 Manufacturers are encouraged to design produnTs in accordance with the user interface standardIEEE 1621: Standard for User Interface ElemenTs in Power Control of Electronic Devices

Employed in Office/Consumer EnvironmenTs. For details, see http://eetd.LBL.gov/Controls .

6 EFFECTIVE DATE

6.1.1 Effective Date : The Version 1.2 ENERGY STAR Imaging EquipmenT specification shall take effecton the date specified in Table 12.
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ENERGY STARProgram Requirements

Product Specification for Imaging Equipment

Test Method

1 OVERVIEW

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4 TEST SETUP

Table 2: Input Power Requirements for Products withNameplate Rated Power Less Than or Equal to 1500 W

Market VoltageVoltage

Tolerance

MaximumTotalHarmonicDistortion

FrequencyFrequencyTolerance

Table 3: Input Power Requirements for Products with

Nameplate Rated Power Greater than 1500 W

Market VoltageVoltage

Tolerance

MaximumTotal

HarmonicDistortion

FrequencyFrequencyTolerance


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Table 4: Paper Size and Weight Requirements

Market Paper SizeBasis Weight

(g/m2)

5 LOW-VOLTAGE DC SOURCE MEASUREMENT FOR ALLPRODUCTS

6 PRE-TEST UUT CONFIGURATION FOR ALL PRODUCTS

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Table 5: Calculation of Product Speed for Standard, Small, and Large Format Products with theException of Mailing Machines

MediaFormat

Media Size

Product Speed, s(ipm)

Where:sP is the maximum claimed monochrome speed in

pages-per-minute when processing the givenmedia

sP

sP

sP

sP

sP

sP

Equation 1: Calculation of Product Speed

Lwss 16

Where:

s is the product speed, in images per minute (ipm),

w is the width of the media, in meters (m),

sL is the maximum claimed monochrome speed, in length-

meters-per-minute.

6.2 Configuration for Fax Machines


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6.3 Configuration for Digital Duplicators

7 PRE-TEST UUT INITIALIZATION FOR ALL PRODUCTS


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8 TYPICAL ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION (TEC) TEST PROCEDURE

8.1 Job Structure

Table 6: Number of Jobs per Day (NJOBS)

Monochrome ProductSpeed, s

(ipm)

Jobs perDay

(NJOBS)

Equation 2: Calculation of Number of Images per Job


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Table 7: TEC Test Procedure for Printers, Fax Machines,Digital Duplicators with Print Capability, and MFDs with Print Capability

StepInitial

State

ActionRecord (at

end of step)

Unit of

Measure

PossibleStates

Measured

Measured


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Table 8: TEC Test Procedure for Copiers, Digital Duplicatorswithout Print Capability, and MFDs without Print Capability

StepInitialState

Action


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Notes:

Steps 4 and 10 It may be unclear to independent testers which Sleep Mode is the final one andtherefore a 4 hour time limit is provided.

9 OPERATIONAL MODE (OM) TEST PROCEDURE

9.1 Measurement Procedures


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Table 9: Operational Mode (OM) Test Procedure

StepInitialState

Action(s) RecordUnit of

Measure

READYP

SLEEPt

SLEEPP

OFFAUTOP

OFFP

Notes:

Step 1 If the unit has no Ready indicator, use the time at which the power consumption levelstabilizes to the Ready level, and note this detail when reporting the product test data.

Steps 4 and 5 For products with more than one Sleep level, repeat these steps as many timesas necessary to capture all successive Sleep levels and report this data. Two Sleep levels aretypically used in large-format copiers and MFDs that use high-heat marking technologies. Forproducts lacking this Mode, disregard Steps 4 and 5.

Steps 4 and 6 Default-delay time measurements are to be measured in parallel fashion,cumulative from the start of Step 4. For example, a product set to enter a Sleep level in 15minutes and enter a second Sleep level 30 minutes after entering the first Sleep level will have a15-minute default-delay time to the first level and a 45 minute default-delay time to the secondlevel.

10 TEST PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS WITH A DIGITAL FRONT

END (DFE)


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11 REFERENCES


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Table 10: Number of Images per Day Calculated for Product Speeds from 1 to 100 ipm.

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